A source said: “Being one of the world’s most successful music acts unfortunately can come at a hefty price.

“Their firm decided to use an alphabet scheme for the hundreds of millions of pounds they earned. It means shares are grouped into categories — such as A to J — and allows profits to be paid in the form of dividends at different rates.

Last year the musical juggernaut made £63million before tax and their company posted profits of £30.6million. After resigning as directors of 1D Media in April 2016, the boys made £14million each from selling just ten shares in the firm and have continued to watch the money roll in with their solo careers.

Zayn Malik goes shirtless showcasing his tattoos in his attempt to break the Internet

It racked up two million likes in less than 24 hours.

If Zayn had included his bare bum, baby oil and black silky gloves, he might have doubled that.

Vogue's decks appeal

NEW mother Vogue Williams flashes her incredible post-baby figure in a bralet and high-waisted trousers.

The model, wife of Spencer Matthews, was back behind the decks just six weeks after giving birth at the launch of the new Icon Outlet at London’s O2 Arena. Despite appearances, Vogue is trying to master that tricky work-life balance with baby Theodore.

Vogue Williams is back behind the decks just six weeks after giving birth to her son

On Instagram, she wrote: “How my nights have changed. I’m DJing tonight but I’ve had to filter time in to double-pump before I leave. This is different.”

Kanye West impression gets Sloth the sack

A SWEARY Kanye West-style rant is one sure way to end your day job.

It was announced yesterday Radio 1 and 1Xtra host Charlie Sloth had left with immediate effect. On Thursday he stormed an awards-show stage, having missed out on a gong, and yelled: “Edith Bowman, f**k your life!”

Though Charlie later apologised, it was agreed the rapper would not host the final ten shows of his run, which was due to end in the coming weeks.

Coleen in such a States

FOR some it’s the land of opportunity... for others, the birthplace of burgers.

Wayne Rooney with Coleen and their children look on during a Premier League match between Everton and Southampton at Goodison Park

“They are all reminding her it isn’t a ‘for ever’ move. It took her weeks to follow Wayne to America – she even went to Portugal for three weeks before flying over – and now her parents aren’t with her, she’s heartbroken.

“It’s hard when she doesn’t have a network of friends or family over there to socialise with. But she’s hoping things will get better, as these things always take a while.

“For now, she’s already planning a holiday to see her parents in a few weeks.”

Someone send her some Yorkshire Tea and a Love Island boxset, pronto.

Potters a no-Gio

X FACTOR hopeful Giovanni Spano has revealed he turned down a part in the Harry Potter movie franchise.

The singer, who last night performed Elton John’s Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting in Ayada Field’s Overs category, first made his name in the West End.

He told us: “I got cast in Harry Potter but didn’t do it because of another job.

“I also was once in Holby City. My part was like the lads from Geordie Shore or Love Island.”

Tear-streaker Kim

Kim Kardashian is using her favourite promotional technique of stripping off

Neither. Kim is simply using her favourite promotional technique of stripping off, pictured, this time to plug her new eye make-up range. She preserved what’s left of her modesty with her hands and strategically placed hair, before posting on Instagram.

If this is how you sell make-up, we pray Lord Sugar never brings out his own range of eyeshadow.

Kim Kardashian goes topless and sits in just her knickers for raunchy new Richardson magazine cover shoot